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Keralam Flash Flood: 1 Dead, 7 Feared Swept Away in Pookkottumpadam
- •A flash flood in Kottappuzha at TK Colony, Pookkottumpadam, Keralam, resulted in one confirmed death and seven people feared swept away.
- •The body of a man, approximately 50 years old, was recovered from the river at Muttikkund in Pottikkallu; search operations continue for others.
- •Many tourists were present along the river, popular for its scenic spots, when water levels suddenly rose.
- •Local residents and the Muhammad Suhail Treatment Aid Committee rescued 27 stranded individuals, but others remain trapped.
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow rainfall alert for seven Keralam districts and an orange alert for Idukki and Kottayam.
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An unexpected flash flood hit Kottappuzha at TK Colony in Pookkottumpadam on Sunday afternoon, resulting in one confirmed fatality and leaving approximately seven people feared swept away. The body of a 50-year-old man was recovered at Muttikkund in Pottikkallu, while local rescue teams and authorities initiated search and rescue operations for the missing individuals.
Following a sudden rise in water levels that trapped numerous people visiting local tourist spots and holiday areas along the river, local residents and members of the Muhammad Suhail Treatment Aid Committee successfully rescued around 27 stranded individuals. Additional rescue efforts were launched to evacuate others trapped on rocks and trees near the Anganwadi.
The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow rainfall alert for seven districts, including Thiruvananthapuram and Idukki, forecasting isolated heavy rainfall of up to 115.5 mm over a 24-hour period. Additionally, an orange alert was issued specifically for Idukki and Kottayam districts.
